ostrich

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Recent Examples of ostrich The up-and-coming model grounded the monochrome suit look with footwear of a different hue, pairing it with brown leather ostrich-print boots from Acne Studios. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025 The Canadian government took control of the ostrich farm and its animals in September. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025 With just 24 hours before a party, 31-year-old Maïlys Lecaillier from Pas-de-Calais transformed everyday items into a hilariously lifelike ostrich costume that’s now delighting TikTok. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
  • While passing near a grassland in the park, rangers noticed a herd of antelope with one white individual.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
  • About 1,746 people died, along with thousands of cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and untold birds, antelope, and other wildlife.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • According to reports, there were fights in the snake-like queue that formed.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The crocodile was seen swimming with the dead canine clamped between its jaws on Monday, per WESH.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The new species moves the evolutionary clock on dyrosaurids back a few million years earlier than previously believed, an essential stepping stone in understanding crocodile evolution, Saber told McClatchy News in an email.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • One commenter even mentioned the flavor reminded them of chicken bouillon, in a good way.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • At lunch, they’re stuffed with ham, tuna, chicken or cheese for a take-out baguette sandwich.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Rocky’s example showcases an 18-karat gold case and a black alligator strap that perfectly complements his black and yellow ‘fit.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For accessories, Stewart often turns to solitaire diamond earrings and simple rings, with her top jewelry brands including Van Cleef & Arpels’ pendants and Cartier, with the Tank watch in metal bracelet and alligator straps, as a staple piece.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Thus far, the Air Jordan Mule has been seen in the aforementioned Luminous Green and snakeskin looks along with pony hair cow print, black and burgundy patent leather and soft suede.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Hudson, who recently returned to cheerleading, continued her sartorial snakeskin theme at UNC's final game with her sheer pants, which had a blue snakeskin print and flared edges.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Carolina’s defense did its part, turning former Panther Sam Darnold over twice (a Mike Jackson interception, a Nic Scourton strip-sack) and also stopping Darnold short on a fourth-and-1 sneak.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Rivers went five-plus consecutive NFL seasons without attempting a sneak, in large part because head coaches Norv Turner and Mike McCoy were against it.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • They’re made with premium goatskin leather, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and cozy PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and have a comfortable, moisture-wicking liner made from Calamai wool.
    Will Porter, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
  • These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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